Tsou 鄒族

1954-06-01

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Features

Distributed in Chiayi and Nantou.
Patriarchal society.

History

In the legend of Tsou people, the great God Hamo created Tsou people and Maya people with maple leaves, and then created flatland people with the leaves of eggplant, and gradually moved from Yushan to his present residence.

Clothes

Feather
Leather (Men)
Cotton (Women)
Silk (Women)
Satin cloth (Women)
Red & Blue & White & Black

Ritual (in Tsou language)

Homeyaya (Millet Harvest Festival)

Thanks to the god of foxtail millet for taking care of the crops and uniting the centripetal forces between the families.

Mayasvi (Triumph Festival )

To commemorate the past wars, and to pray for victory in future battles, and eradicate bad luck and disease.

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